A military coup in February 2021 plunged the Southeast Asian nation into chaos and widespread violence as the military junta launched a bloody crackdown on dissent.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20230801-myanmar-s-ousted-leader-suu-kyiv-has-some-of-her-prison-sentences-reduced

Bachmann will give an update on the country’s preparation for next month’s 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/04/17/bachmann-special-guest-in-psa-forum/

Both American and Philippine officials have steadily reiterated that the new agreement does not mean the U.S. will operate its own military bases within the Southeast Asian archipelago.

Source: https://time.com/6268379/philippines-us-military-bases-china/

“China uses its economic influence over Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar to get local authorities to help arrest and deport dissidents or persecuted ethnic minorities back to China,” Fu said.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/detention-of-chinese-lawyer-in-laos-highlights-risks-of-fleeing-china/

Coming off another solid beat and raise quarter, Southeast Asian consumer service ‘super app’ Grab Holdings () looks poised for a great year ahead.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4657108-grab-holdings-stock-quest-for-free-cash-flow-begins-maintain-buy?source=feed_all_articles

During the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Marcos addressed different leaders from around the world, including China.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/218986/fwd-we-must-oppose-dangerous-militia-in-south-china-sea-bongbong-marcos-tells-world-leaders

Earlier, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro) maintained its growth and inflation forecast for the Philippines this year and in 2024 despite global headwinds.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/14/faster-gdp-growth-to-cut-poverty-expert/

Even before the Russia-Ukraine war, India was increasing its diplomatic engagement with the Quad grouping of the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and other countries individually, Solanki said.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/02/indias-aircraft-carriers-key-to-indo-pacific-strategy/

Gun ownership in the Southeast Asian country is high compared with other countries in the region.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-world/2023/10/03/shooting-in-thailand-shopping-mall-kills-at-least-three-people/

HANOI -- Four Japanese banks will co-finance a total of $300 million in credit lines to power producers using renewable energy in Vietnam to help the growing Southeast Asian country decarbonize.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/6c32e8137485e13b?ref=ff

If you’re interested in learning to cook with the sugars typically found in Southeast Asian cooking, here are a few recipes to help you get started.

Source: https://www.eater.com/23697741/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-southeast-asian-sugar

In recent years, the Group has expanded its Southeast Asian business under the “Hantec Financial” brand, striding towards its goal of becoming a leading international financial enterprise with diversified businesses.

Source: https://guardian.ng/ama-press-releases/33-years-of-glory-building-a-better-future-together-with-hantec/

In Southeast Asia, long-standing principles of neutrality championed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc have become a divisive topic.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/09/no_author/stop-trying-to-contain-china-in-southeast-asia/

It was three kilograms shy of duplicating her Philippine record, which she set during the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Cambodia held early this year.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/516231/elreen-ando-wins-gold-in-swp-national-championships-earns-slot-in-2023-asian-games

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia says it will double palm oil exports to China to half a million tonnes annually as the Southeast Asian nation moves against European restrictions on a commodity used in everything from cookies to cosmetics.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/fe552ccfd007e550?ref=ff

MANILA -A majority of small businesses in the Philippines plan to implement marketing activities for their websites, highlighting the significance of having an online presence for a huge portion of enterprises in the Southeast Asian country.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/429108/most-small-ph-firms-plan-website-investments

Noelito Jose Jr. and Wilhelmina Lozada showed flashes of brilliance to capture gold medals in their respective events at the Southeast Asian Fencing Federation Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Thursday, Jan.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/06/noelito-jose-jr-wilhelmina-lozada-bag-golds-in-sea-fencing-championships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noelito-jose-jr-wilhelmina-lozada-bag-golds-in-sea-fencing-championships

On the other hand, the 12k champions were Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) women’s triathlon bronze medalist Raven Faith Alcoseba in the female category and Rico Jay Patano in the male category.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/492006/cherry-andrin-finally-wins-biggest-sm2sm-race-after-11-years

PHNOM PENH—Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio were true to form atop the ring and Elreen Ando shattered weightlifting records as the Philippines wrested fifth place from Singapore with a nine-gold medal binge Sunday in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/14/ando-wins-first-sea-games-gold-medal-in-record-fashion/

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leaves for Japan to participate at the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Friendship and Cooperation on 15-18 December 2023.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1875848/fwd-marcos-kids-romualdez